Childhood eczema: Triggers can cause eczema to flare
![Happy baby with eczema.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/7c2UTaFMExnzgdTvRCvgm8/c46eea32f5bb779b5bc69d5d516682ae/childhood-eczema-triggers-body.png?w=450&h=300)
A trigger can cause a new eczema flare-up or worsen existing eczema. Here’s how to figure out whether anything on your child’s body could be an eczema trigger.
![Baby on rug with toys](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/2Budv0JCvoMJJsFq90vydZ/5c8da67c957c9191c7fed0e37bf844f8/indoor-triggers.jpg?w=450&h=300)
Everything from dry air to a sudden temperature change can trigger an eczema flare-up. This chart can help you find and avoid common indoor triggers.
![Happy girl outside on cold day, which can trigger eczema.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/4rGdS2Q6usj3W6KdMYHC8S/ce88d35d3a15699c5b879e75608a8abe/childhood-eczema-triggers-outdoor.png?w=450&h=300)
If spending time outdoors causes your child’s eczema to flare, this chart may help you figure out why and what you can do to prevent flare-ups.
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Kids with eczema have sensitive skin, so products ranging from laundry detergent to baby wipes can trigger an eczema flare-up. These tips can help avoid such flare-ups.
![Kids in classroom.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/27RHhiAXHrMhW7y136prVq/a27982946e2f146deba0574bb71d465d/school-triggers.jpg?w=450&h=300)
Sending a child who has eczema to school can feel daunting. To help parents and kids feel more comfortable, here’s what dermatologists recommend.
![Homework causing boy stress, which can trigger eczema.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/5bQv5h425lutmvpbFwNf75/1a413e363c6f544538b6a5da682db301/childhood-eczema-triggers-stress.png?w=450&h=300)
Stress often becomes an eczema trigger in a child’s tween or teen years. Here are ways you can help your teen or tween cope, which can reduce eczema flare-ups.
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Heat and sweat are common eczema triggers. By following these precautions, most kids who have eczema can attend gym class and play sports.
![child swimming. Pool chemicals can dry the skin.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/51BoOLSWOmYAqrxpY9wZRv/b49380ea2617db1e4c87a7d2f4638b61/swimming-pool-trigger.jpg?w=450&h=300)
Pool water can irritate eczema, causing a flare-up. Find out when you need to keep a child with eczema out of the pool and what precautions to take when it’s okay to get in the water.